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POSTED: 7/15/2008
Director of
the Academic Success Center
Division of Student Development
Dickinson State University
Close Date: open until filled
Position Description
Dickinson State University is seeking highly qualified applicants
for the position Director of the Academic Success Center (ASC).
The Center provides unique learning opportunities for students
and faculty in the area of academic excellence. It provides direct
services to students through academic assistance, monitoring,
and intervention designed to help students succeed in the university
environment.
Duties
Reporting to the Vice President of Student Development, the director
supervises, implements and administers all aspects of the Center
including policies and procedures, budget and finance, and strategic
planning. In addition to managing the ASC, the director is also
responsible for the supervision of learning assistance services
for Dickinson State University, including services to students
with disabilities, the writing center, peer tutoring and First
Year Experience programming.
Required Qualifications
A Master’s degree in Educational Administration, Student Personnel
Services, Counseling, or related field is required. A minimum
of five
years experience in a progressively responsible position in an
educational setting, preferably a community college or university
environment, is required. Strong organizational abilities and
superior interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
are essential for success in this position.
Preferred Qualifications
A Ph.D. is strongly preferred. Candidates who have used Academic
Intervention Techniques, who have knowledge of issues facing first
generation students or possess experience in academic administration,
will be given first preference.
Application
Process
Review of applications will begin July 28, 2008 and continue until
the position is filled. Send letter of interest, resume, list
of three professional references, and a completed Dickinson State
University employment application to: DSU.hr@dickinsonstate.edu
or mail to
Ms. Gail Ebeltoft
Coordinator of Human
Resources
Dickinson State University
291 Campus Drive
Dickinson,ND 58601-4896
Visit our website at
http://www.dsu.nodak.edu/Jobs.asp
. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history
background check. AA/EOE
Institutional
Information
ickinson State University (www.dickinsonstate.edu), a progressive
four-year institution of higher education, is one of eleven institutions
within the North Dakota State University System. The University
offers more than 50 undergraduate programs, and currently enrolls
2,670 students from 42 states and 33 countries. Covering 132-acres,
the campus is situated in Dickinson, a city of 17,000, located
near the scenic
Badlands of North Dakota.
Dickinson serves as the economic, social, governmental, and medical
center for southwest North Dakota.
Additional Information
This full-time, twelve month position offers a comprehensive benefit
package including full family coverage for Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Health Insurance and TIAA-CREF retirement.
Contact Information
Ms. Gail Ebeltoft
Coordinator of Human Resources
Dickinson State University
291 Campus Drive
Dickinson, ND 58601
Phone: (701) 483-2530
Fax: (701) 483-2574
E-mail: DSU.hr@dickinsonstate.edu
POSTED: 7/11/2008
Director
First Year
Experience
Minnesota State
University, Mankato
Close Date:
July 28, 2008
Position Description
The Director of First
Year Experience reports to the Vice President for Student Affairs
Office and interacts with many constituencies on campus including
the Office of Academic Affairs, faculty, and many service offices
Duties
The Director of First
Year Experience supervises 6 full-time staff members, graduate
assistants, and several undergraduate student workers. This position
is responsible for providing leadership in certain retention activities
that include advising undecided students on academic probation,
first year seminar, learning communities, a pilot sophomore initiative
program, mid-term warning to undecided students, and parent services
program. This position is also responsible for approximately $350,000
non-salary budget.
Required Qualifications
Earned Masters Degree
in Student Development/Higher Education or related field is required
with 5 or more full-time years in Student Affairs or related field.
Application
Process
Submit a letter of application
outlining qualifications above including information on how you
value and can contribute to the diversity of our campus, completed
Application for Employment form (see http://www.mnsu.edu/humanres/forms/unclassapp.pdf
),resume, unofficial transcripts, and contact information
for four professional references to the address below.
Institutional
Information
Information on Minnesota
State University, Mankato, can be found at http://www.mnsu.edu
.
Contact Information
Dave Gjerde
132 Wigley Administration
Center
Minnesota State University,
Mankato
Mankato, MN 56001
david.gjerde@mnsu.edu
(507)389-6266
TTY: (800) 627-3529
or 711
FAX: (507) 389-5719
POSTED: 7/7/2008
Academic Advisor
II, Vacancy #080539
Electrical
and Computer Engineering
Iowa State University
Close Date:
07/25/08
Position Description
The Electrical and Computer
Engineering Department at Iowa State University has an immediate
opening for an Academic Advisor II.
Duties
Duties for the position
will include advising undergraduate electrical and computer engineering
students in all academic matters including curricular requirements,
degree audits, policies, and procedures; generating, maintaining,
and using academic records in both paper and electronic form;
participating in summer orientation; assisting in planning, developing,
and teaching orientation and program planning courses for electrical
and computer engineering students; writing reference letters and
facilitating the identification and placement of students in full-time,
internship, and co-op employment; planning and/or participating
in recruiting and retention activities; and coordinating with
departmental, college, and university offices and committees as
required. All staff members are expected to interact collegially
and maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethics.
Required Qualifications
All candidates must
have a Master's degree and experience related to advising or student
services. A bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years of related
experience may substitute for the master's.
Preferred Qualifications
Education or experience
that demonstrates an understanding of higher-education, assessment,
administration, and a thorough working knowledge of curricula
structures is preferred. Communication skills and computer skills
including PC-based systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Access, etc.) also is preferred.
Application
Process
Applications must be
submitted online at www.iastatejobs.com
, Vacancy #080539. Please be prepared to attach or enter the
following:
1) Resume/Curriculum
Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover
Letter
3) Contact information
for three references If you have questions regarding this vacancy,
please email vlthorl@iastate.edu
or call 515-294-8778. If you have questions regarding this
application process, please email employment@iastate.edu
or call 515-294-2936.
Institutional
Information
About ECpE and Iowa
State Our undergraduate and graduate programs provide students
with the knowledge and tools they need to succeed in electrical
and computer engineering fields. Students have the opportunity
to interact with our departments' diverse student and faculty
population, plus students obtain practical experience to prepare
them for exciting careers. We strive to become one of the nation's
top 10 electrical and computer engineering programs. Iowa State
University is home to nearly 26,000 undergraduate and graduate
students—1,200 in the ECpE department. The park-like campus is
located in Ames, Iowa, within a six-hour drive from Chicago, Minneapolis,
Omaha, Kansas City, and just 45 minutes north of the Des Moines
International Airport. Ames is a small city with a metropolitan
atmosphere. From intercollegiate Division I athletics such as
basketball, football, and wrestling, to world-class entertainment
(performances by Kenny Chesney, Incubus, Dave Matthews Band, Cirque
du Soleil, and the Prague Symphony Orchestra to name a few), Ames
has got it all.
Additional Information
Salary is commensurate
with qualifications, minimum $33,255. Screening will begin immediately,
and will continue until positions are filled. To guarantee consideration,
complete applications must be received by July 25, 2008. Candidates
may be subject to a background check. ISU is an EO/AA employee
Contact Information
CONTACT:
Sara K Harris
2215 Coover Hall
Ames, IA 50010-3060
PHONE: 515-294-1097
FAX: 515-294-3637
POSTED: 6/10/2008
Educational
Enhancement Services Program Coordinator
Academic Success
Center
Dickinson State
University
Close Date: open
until filled
Position Description
Dickinson State University
is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, and creative individual
to lead Educational Enhancement Services, a Title IV TRIO Student
Support Services program. The EES Program Coordinator directs
a proactive academic excellence program designed to serve 200
students who are first generation, income eligible individuals,
or persons with disabilities. The Coordinator ensures delivery
of program activities which include academic advising, EES First
Year Experience (including Summer Bridge) and academic intervention
components.
Duties
Responsibilities include
the hiring, training and evaluation of EES staff, compliance with
federal and local regulations, and collection of data for reporting
purposes.
Required Qualifications
A Master’s degree or
equivalent and three years of progressive experience in student
support services or related field, preferably at a community college
or university, is required.
Application Process
Review of applications
will begin July 1, 2008 and continue until the position is filled.
Submit a letter of interest, resume, a Dickinson State University
staff employment application, and list of five professional references
to: DSU.hr@dickinsonstate.edu
or mail to:
Ms.
Gail Ebeltoft
Coordinator
of Human Resources
Dickinson
State University
291
Campus Drive
Dickinson,
ND 58601-4896.
Visit our web site at
www.dickinsonstate.edu
. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history
background check. AA/EOE
Institutional
Information
Dickinson State University
( www.dickinsonstate.edu
), a progressive four-year institution of higher education,
is one of eleven institutions within the North Dakota State University
System. The University offers more than 50 undergraduate programs,
and currently enrolls 2,670 students from 42 states and 33 countries.
Covering 132-acres, the campus is situated in Dickinson, a city
of 17,000, located near the scenic Badlands of North Dakota. Dickinson
serves as the economic, social, governmental, and medical center
for southwest North Dakota.
Additional Information
This full-time, twelve
month position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit
package, including full family coverage for Blue Cross Blue Shield
health insurance and TIAA-CREF retirement.
Contact Information
Ms. Gail Ebeltoft
Coordinator of Human
Resources
Dickinson State University
291 Campus Drive
Dickinson, ND 58601-4896
POSTED: 6/9/2008
Assistant Academic
Advisor (Req # 155978)
Institute of
Technology (aka College of Engineering & Applied Sciences)
University of
Minnesota - Twin Cities
Close Date Preferred:
June 30, 2008
Position Description
This position will advise
a caseload of undergraduate students in the Institute of Technology,
primarily first- and second-year students. In addition, this person
will be responsible for other projects that are focused on helping
students towards academic success and graduation. Working alongside
5 other advisors, this position is team-oriented but with lots
of independence.
Duties
Academic Advising: Advise
students on degree program planning, registration, and transition
to other programs or offices; refine proactive advising techniques
to enhance advising and students services efforts; maintain student
records on advisees and monitor academic progress; monitor student
progress in order to intervene, advise, and recommend solutions
to academic difficulties; improve students’ academic planning
and critical thinking skills; evaluate students’ curricular plans.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in higher
education administration or college student personnel. Academic
advising experience in higher education, especially with STEM
majors. Leadership experience. Program development and planning
experience. Experience with holistic student services. Knowledge
of PeopleSoft and Filemaker Pro.
Application Process
All applicants must apply
online at employment.umn.edu and include a cover letter, resume,
and names with contact information (email and phone) for three
references. All applicants must also submit a maximum one-page
personal advising philosophy. Please be sure to proofread all
materials submitted.
Institutional
Information
The Institute of Technology
matriculates approximately 835 freshman, with 4,400 undergraduates
total. There are 18 different majors in 12 departments which include
engineering, math, applied sciences, and computer science.
Contact Information
Shelly Gehrke, PhD
Director of Academic
Advising
sgehrke@umn.edu
POSTED:
4/29/2008
Assistant
Director of Advising
CLA Student Services
University
of Minnesota
Close Date:
Position
Description
With
over 15,000 undergraduates, 30 academic departments, and more
than 65 majors, the College of Liberal Arts is the university’s
largest undergraduate college. CLA Student Services (CLASS) assists
undergraduates in the College of Liberal Arts in identifying meaningful
academic and professional goals that reflect their strengths and
interests and in developing informed educational and co-curricular
plans to reach those goals. CLA Student Services staff members
are educators who teach students to identify and connect learning
opportunities, both inside and outside the classroom, to their
broader goals. By helping students to identify their strengths
and interests, and by helping them discover pertinent resources,
information, and options, we assist our undergraduates in making
choices that will inform their education as a whole.
CLA
Student Services currently is seeking three dynamic, innovative
Assistant Directors of Advising to join the unit’s executive leadership
team in a fast-paced, high-energy work environment. Reporting
to the Director of Advising, these Assistant Directors will provide
strategic leadership and vision for the advising offices (student
communities) of CLA Student Services. Successful candidates will
be compassionate and confident leaders with a positive attitude,
exceptional work ethic, enthusiasm for the undergraduate experience,
strong collaborative abilities, and a record of professional accomplishments
in advising and student services. The Assistant Directors will
play a key role in further strengthening our student community
model and will have collective responsibility for ensuring exceptional
student service and for advancing unit, collegiate, and campus
goals. Each Assistant Director will maintain a portfolio of unit-wide
leadership responsibilities driven by key strategic objectives
and evolving student needs.
Duties
Unit
and Collegiate Advising Leadership
•
Work in collaboration with the Director of Advising,
other Assistant Directors, and unit’s executive leadership team
to provide leadership, vision, and strategic thinking for CLASS
and collegiate advising efforts.
•
Assume responsibility for portfolio of duties connected
with collegiate and unit goals; develop and implement innovative
programs and strategies that enhance retention, degree progress,
student and staff satisfaction, and strategic partnerships.
•
Represent and promote collegiate advising by fostering
and maintaining productive, collaborative relationships both within
the college and across campus.
•
Partner with faculty and professional staff in our
academic departments to move the college closer to its goal of
a single student services enterprise.
•
Anticipate issues and research information needed
as background for work of the Director of Advising.
•
Enforce performance targets and key success indicators
through quantitative and qualitative analysis of workload, resource
allocation, and student programming.
•
Follow through on behalf of the Director of Advising
to ensure projects are completed in timely manner.
•
Contribute to budget planning process and resource
allocation determinations.
•
Engage in cross-functional project development, implementation,
assessment, and continuous improvement efforts.
Student
Community Leadership and Management
•
Provide leadership to and direct supervision of professional
academic advisors, support staff, and undergraduate peer advisors
in two to three student communities.
•
Manage daily operations and projects in those offices
to optimize advisor availability and service to students.
•
Ensure ongoing advisor growth and development.
•
Implement policies and practices that support students
and staff while ensuring alignment of those policies and practices.
•
Establish expectations for and model both exceptional
student service and high quality work.
•
Empower academic advisors to take ownership of assigned
caseload of undergraduates through ongoing, proactive outreach
to and monitoring of their students in an effort to establish
stronger advising relationships.
•
Leverage existing technologies to improve delivery
of advising services to our students.
•
Participate in staff hiring, training, performance
review, and promotion processes.
•
Advise and counsel students, particularly those with
unique needs and concerns, on regular basis.
•
Coordinate probation review and degree clearance processes.
Other
Duties as Assigned by the Director of Advising.
Required
Qualifications
•
Master’s Degree.
•
Four years of progressively responsible administrative
experience in higher education and significant experience in working
directly with undergraduates.
•
Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience.
•
Strong commitment to student and staff diversity,
equal opportunity, and promotion of inclusive working and learning
environment.
•
Superior interpersonal skills and proven ability to
develop and maintain positive professional relationships with
diverse community of faculty, staff, and students.
•
Experience in managing and resolving conflicts, confronting
challenges, and building consensus and successful collaborative
teams.
•
Proven ability to successfully manage substantial
work load that includes multiple commitments, diverse constituencies,
and competing priorities.
•
Significant appreciation for and training in the liberal
arts.
•
Excellent writing, analytical, problem-solving, and
public speaking skills.
•
Ability to articulate vision for student service excellence
and value of a liberal arts education.
•
Willingness to make difficult decisions and to take
responsibility for those decisions.
•
Familiarity with information technology and its applications
to advising.
•
Tolerance for ambiguity, enthusiasm for innovation,
and capacity to implement change.
Preferred
Qualifications
•
Ph.D.
•
At least five years of progressively responsible administrative
experience in higher education.
•
Understanding of developmental issues facing liberal
arts students.
•
Experience with program evaluation and assessment.
•
Breadth of experiences in higher education and familiarity
with national trends and best practices.
Institutional
Information
APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS
All
applicants must apply online at employment.umn.edu and include
a cover letter, resume, and three references.
Please
reference requisition number 155168 in your cover letter.
Priority
will be given to completed applications received by May 23, 2008.
Position
is open until filled.
The
University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
